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AC9M5N03 — Year 5 Number

Official Curriculum Content Description:

compare and order fractions with the same and related denominators including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line

Worked Examples (1)

Example 1Comparing & Ordering Fractions
Choose the correct symbol (<<, ==, or >>) to make the statement true: 112  □  1241\frac{1}{2} \;\square\; 1\frac{2}{4}
Common mistake: Confusing numerator and denominator when comparing fractions with different denominators
Correct Answer:=
Worked Solution:
Express both fractions with a common denominator (44): - 112=641\frac{1}{2} = \frac{6}{4} - 124=641\frac{2}{4} = \frac{6}{4} Since 66 is equal to 66, the correct symbol is ==.

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